Jim Demler

[Jim Demler @jdem_47]

@Ryle_Baseball A big thank you to Coach Aylor and Raider baseball for this incredible night. Also congrats to the 2025 Raider players for your achievements and outstanding careers at Ryle. Great group of guys.

[Jim Demler @jdem_47]

@Dan_Hoard Love these Dan. Thanks for doing this and keeping the fans engaged during the summer

[Jim Demler @jdem_47]

@pjonesbaseball Always have been like this nothing new. Started with Coach Aker.

[Jim Demler @jdem_47]

@NKUNorseBSB @NKUNorse @nkuedu And former NKU standout. Proud to have been his teammate at NKU

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Committed Players:

- Practice with a purpose
- Listen with their eyes
- Do the little things
- Are energy givers
- Accept coaching
- Show up early
- Give 100%
- Stay late
- Work
- WIN!

Are you Committed?

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

PLAYERS: Just because you work harder than someone else doesn't mean you'll win, get more playing time, be praised, get attention, or achieve your individual goals. But not working hard makes those things nearly impossible in the long run. Be consistent and don't give up.

[Kirk Herbstreit @KirkHerbstreit]

So true

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

PLAYERS: Everyone can be a good teammate when things are going well, you're getting your way, or things are easy. Great teammates are still able to make others better and be valuable when situations are challenging, frustrating, or hard. Being a great teammate is not situational.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Today I will...
1. Attack this day with enthusiasm
2. Stay positive
3. Be thankful
4. Learn, improve, grow
5. Be a blessing to others

[Jim Demler @jdem_47]

@KirkHerbstreit @CollegeGameDay Ben is the best. Thanks for sharing Kirk. Go Redlegs!!!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Want a Great Season?

Be a Great Teammate.

1. Be Committed
2. Think TEAM First
3. Accept Your Role
4. Lead by Example
5. Focus on the Process
6. Bring Positive Energy
7. Trust your Teammates
8. Be a Gatekeeper of the Culture

Great Seasons Require Great Teammates.

[Chris Parker @chris_parker222]

Your job as a Head Coach is to get the program to it's ceiling. The ceiling is different at each place. This can be a very difficult concept for parents, players, coaches, and administration to understand. Work to get your program to it's individual ceiling.

[Jim Demler @jdem_47]

@JohnnyBench_5 I was there JB. 13 years old. Mom got us tics way up in Red seats Did not want to miss it. The place shook when you went deep. Never forget it.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

As a leader here are 3 things your team wants from you:

1. Direction: Provide clarity which leads to focused action.
2. Belief: Encourage and let them know you believe in them.
3. Trust: They want to know you trust them and that they can trust you.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

11 things Great Teammates DON'T Do:

1. Quit
2. Blame
3. Complain
4. Bring Drama
5. Point Fingers
6. Show Up Late
7. Make Excuses
8. Make Poor Choices
9. Run From a Challenge
10. Bring Negative Energy
11. Badmouth Their Teammates

Be a GREAT Teammate.

[Jim Demler @jdem_47]

@joshfurtado15 @MSUEaglesBsball @BradyWard25 This is awesome. Congrats Josh!

[Jim Demler @jdem_47]

@PeteColemanNKY That’s awesome. Congrats Josh!!

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

3 Thoughts about Leadership:

1. If you model it, your team will live it.
2. You have to share your real self to be your best self. Authenticity is essential.
3. Great leaders are selfless not selfish.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

3 Truths About Leadership:

1. Leadership isn’t about gaining power. It’s about empowering others.

2. Great leaders succeed because they bring out the greatness in others.

3. You don’t have to be great to serve but you have to serve to be a great leader.

[David Pollack @davidpollack47]

Friends have so much power in your life. Do you hang with people that bring out the best in you? That make you a better man/woman, husband/wife, dad/mom? As I get older this is non negotiable for me. Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.